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Christian McCaffrey (5) of the Stanford Cardinal carries the ball against the Rice Owls in the third quarter of their NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on Nov. 26, 2016 in Palo Alto, Calif.
Mario Sanelli of The Denver Post

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Without further ado, here is this week’s newsletter packed with all kinds of goodies, so be greedy and have one of everything.


The Big Stuff

Former Broncos lineman Ryan Harris, a Muslim, speaks out on immigration ban.

Kickin’ it with Kiz: Drafting for need is for losers. How about the Broncos draft Christian McCaffrey?

Video shows Aqib Talib after June 2016 shooting in Dallas.

Broncos Mailbag: If Trevor Siemian already won once, why another QB competition?


Quick Hits

+ Former Bronco Ben Garland joins rare company in helping Falcons to Super Bowl LI.

Building Broncos: LBs, Von Miller, Shane Ray could quickly become NFL’s best pass rushing duo.

Building Broncos: Secondary, a mixture of continuity, youth are keys to remain NFL’s best unit.

Building Broncos: DL, Keeping the defense great starts with improving run defense.

Building Broncos: OL, Fixing the mess is a must, but it won’t be easy.

Building Broncos: WRs/TEs, Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders are great but more weapons needed.

Kiszla: Could the Rockies be more serious than the Broncos about making the playoffs in 2017?

+ John Elway, Tony Romo photographed together, only adding to QB rumors.

Video: Cab driver says John Elway is greatest QB of all-time, later realizes Broncos GM is in his cab.

+ Wade Phillips disputes report he caused “toxic,” divided Broncos’ locker room.

Broncos make it official, name Geep Chryst new tight ends coach.

+ Aqib Talib in Snapchat spectacles, and other Broncos moments from Pro Bowl practice.

+ Vance Joseph rounds out Broncos coaching staff with assistant hires; expected to retain Klint Kubiak.

+ Broncos sign DL Shelby Harris to reserve/future contract.


What We’re Reading

+ Falcons return to big game, remembering the Dirty Birds.

Crews hard at work preparing stadium for Super Bowl.

Are you ready for some better football? Hopefully in Houston at Super Bowl LI.

+ Dan Quinn must match up with Bill Belichick in Super Bowl LI.

+ New England Patriots fan charged with pulling alarm at Pittsburgh Steelers’ hotel before AFC championship.

+ 49ers make surprise hire of John Lynch as general manager.


Hat Tips and Corrections

Remember, if you see something that doesn’t look right or just have a comment, thought or suggestion, email me at msanelli@denverpost.com, call me at 303-954-1017 or tweet me @mariosanellidp.